East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire breaking news: Latest updates

Summary

Jail for man who sparked major evacuation in Bridlington
Murder investigation after woman's death in Hull
Urgent appeal to help find missing Hull woman
Woman dies in hospital following Camerton collision
Updates on Friday 30 June 2017

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Gill Sennett

Police and Crime Commissioner: New chief offers "hope for the future"published at 15:03 British Summer Time 26 June 2017
Humberside Police's new Chief Constable is the "right person" to take on the job, according to Police and Crime Commissioner Keith Hunter.
The Humberside Police and Crime Panel confirmed the appointment of Lee Freeman earlier today.
Mr Hunter says Mr Freeman "offers real hope for the future" as the force faces future challenges:
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Lee is a native of the Humber area and shares my ambition for both our communities and the police force that serves them."
Carer jailed for stealing thousands from 102-year-oldpublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 26 June 2017
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A carer from Bridlington who stole £290,000 from a 102-year-old woman has been sentenced to nine years in prison.
Jule Sayles, 59, of Sewerby Road, Bridlington, also persuaded Edith Negus (pictured) - who died in 2014 - to change her will.
She was found guilty by a jury at Hull Crown Court earlier.
'Mirror pools' give a new view of Hull Minsterpublished at 14:14 British Summer Time 26 June 2017
Here's a look at the new "mirror pools" in Hull's Trinity Square which are specially designed to reflect different angles of Hull Minster:
The eight pools have been installed as part of a £25m refurbishment of the city centre squar which has been officially opened this afternoon.
Yorkshire v Surrey - day fourpublished at 14:04 British Summer Time 26 June 2017
Listen to BBC local radio commentary as Yorkshire host Surrey in County Championship division one.
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Weather: A cloudier afternoon, but staying dry for mostpublished at 13:48 British Summer Time 26 June 2017
BBC Weather Watchers
It was a lovely morning across East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, but is it going to last?
Thanks to BBC Weather Watcher Rarelesserspotted for this summery photo from Welton in East Yorkshire:
Image source, Rarelesserspotted
Sadly, it looks like things could get a bit cloudier this afternoon - but it should stay dry for most:
Your headlines this lunchtimepublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 26 June 2017
Sophia Ewen
BBC Radio Humberside News
The latest news for East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire:
- Humberside's new Chief Constable says increasing police officer numbers is a priority
- Market traders in Grimsby say the closure of BHS has hit trade
- The newly-refurbished Trinity Square in Hull is officially opened today
Appeal after girls, 12, hit by moped in Bartonpublished at 12:54 British Summer Time 26 June 2017
Police area appealing for witnesses after two 12-year-old girls were left injured after being hit by a moped in Barton upon Humber last month.
Image source, Google
The girls suffered minor cuts and bruises in the incident on Preston Lane, near the junction of Caistor Road, on Thursday 25 May.
Anyone who saw what happened is being asked to contact police.
Local policing is priority - new Chief Constablepublished at 12:33 British Summer Time 26 June 2017
BBC Radio Humberside
The new Chief Constable of Humberside Police, Lee Freeman, says he's committed to increasing the number of officers on the region's streets.
He has given his first interview to BBC Radio Humberside after taking up the role this morning.
Mr Freeman said he wants to increase officer numbers in the next 12 to 18 months and said local policing is a priority:
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Local policing should be about local officers who are working day in, day out, dedicated to the their local areas, where the public know them. They know them by name and they know the public, because they work their patch every day."
Lee Freeman, Chief Constable, Humberside Police
Bridlington carer found guilty of stealing from 102-year-old womanpublished at 12:11 British Summer Time 26 June 2017
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A former charity worker from Bridlington has been found guilty of stealing more than £290,000 from a 102-year-old woman.
Julie Sayles, 59, of Sewerby Road, Bridlington, has been found guilty at Hull Crown Court of fraud by abuse of position, as well as making a fraudulent will and presenting it to a solicitor.
During her trial, the court heard that she persuaded Edith Negus to change her will to benefit her
She also bought two houses with money she took from a joint bank account she shared with Mrs Negus, the court was told.
She is due to be sentenced this afternoon.
One minute's silence in tribute to London mosque attack victimspublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 26 June 2017
A minute's silence will be held across the country at midday in remembrance of those affected by the terrorist attack at Finsbury Park in London last week.
Image source, AFP/Getty Images
People were leaving prayers when a van was driven into worshippers near the mosque in the early hours of last Monday, killing one and leaving nine others in hospital.
Darren Osborne, 47, from Cardiff, was arrested after the incident and has been charged with murder and attempted murder.
Chefs compete for valuable work experience in Lincolnshire restaurantpublished at 11:28 British Summer Time 26 June 2017
It's our region's answer to the BBC's MasterChef, and today 13 promising young cooks are battling it out for a place in the final of the Copper Saucepan competition.
The chefs go head-to-head at Hull College preparing a three-course meal for a judging panel.
The top two competitors will compete in the final at the Beverley Food festival in October, with work experience at a top North Lincolnshire restaurant up for grabs.
Your headlines this morningpublished at 10:48 British Summer Time 26 June 2017
Sally Fairfax
BBC Radio Humberside News
The latest from the BBC's newsroom:
- Lee Freeman is confirmed as Humberside Police's new Chief Constable and will take up the post with immediate effect
- An organisation set up in the region two years ago to tackle modern slavery is starting to deliver results, according to its chairman
- Market traders in North East Lincolnshire say the closure of Grimsby's BHS last year has had a negative impact on their business
Humberside's new Chief Constable confirmedpublished at 10:20 British Summer Time 26 June 2017
The new Chief Constable of Humberside Police has been confirmed by the Police and Crime Panel.
Image source, Humberside Police
Lee Freeman, who was named as the preferred candidate for the role last month, will take up the role immediately.
The job had been vacant since the former Chief Constable, Justine Curran, took early retirement in February.
Grimsby market traders say BHS closure has hit tradepublished at 09:50 British Summer Time 26 June 2017
Lara King
North East Lincolnshire reporter
Market traders in Grimsby say the closure of BHS last year has had a serious impact on their trade.
The department store near Top Town Market closed last August and has been empty ever since.
Image source, North East Lincolnshire Council
North East Lincolnshire is now encouraging traders to set up stalls at the market.
It has started a new scheme which includes offering reduced rents and incentives for new stallholders.
Modern slavery partnership says new cases identifiedpublished at 09:22 British Summer Time 26 June 2017
BBC Radio Humberside
A partnership set up to tackle the problem of modern slavery in the Humber region, says it is starting to deliver results.
The Humber Modern Slavery Partnership was set up two years ago and involves Humberside Police, four councils, charities and other organisations.
The partnerships says it has identified a number of new cases, where people have been forced work for little or no pay and forced to live in squalid conditions.
Image source, Getty Images
Hull square to reopen after £25m refurbishmentpublished at 08:36 British Summer Time 26 June 2017
Suzy Lawson
BBC Local Live
Hull's latest piece of public art will be officially opened today.
Trinity Square has been re-paved and now features eight large "mirror pools" which when filled with water reflect the stained glass windows of Hull Minster.
Hull City Council says the square has almost doubled in size after the works, which were part of a £25m regeneration of the city centre.
Weather: A fine and dry daypublished at 08:10 British Summer Time 26 June 2017
BBC Weather
Here's Lisa Gallagher with your weather forecast.
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Good morning: Join us for today's live coveragepublished at 08:03 British Summer Time 26 June 2017
Suzy Lawson
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